Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell collects autographs on actual Pokémon TCG cards

It turns out that Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is an avid Pokémon fan. The 23-year-old professional baseball infielder recently revealed that he collects autographs of his favorite players on the backs of actual Pokémon TCG cards. "I started collecting this offseason because my cousins, nieces and nephews all started collecting, so I wanted to … Continue reading Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell collects autographs on actual Pokémon TCG cards

Pokemon GO being used to attract customers to pop-up stores

A number of pop-up stores have been using Pokemon GO's popularity to grab the attention of customers. One such store - pictured above - was spotted in Chicago, Illinois, and is displaying a large banner with the logos of Pokemon GO and Teams Mystic, Instinct and Valor. The store is currently selling Chicago sports merchandise, … Continue reading Pokemon GO being used to attract customers to pop-up stores